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KNE 53N

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,080 mi
Last recorded12,080 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNE 53N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 12,080 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering wheel has slight play.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 11,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 8,803 miles

Offside Rear axle - slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2016 8,803 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 7,717 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 7,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2014 6,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hazard warning light flashing a little fast

Pass 25 May 2013 5,563 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 5,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 4,690 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 4,169 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 3,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s wiper rubber split

Fail 27 Sep 2008 3,872 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

n/s wiper rubber split

Pass 7 Sep 2007 3,530 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 2,629 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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KNE 53N is a 1975 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KNE 53N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KNE 53N registered?

KNE 53N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is KNE 53N safe to buy?

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